Question!

[annundriel]

On my book list of books I've read there are 37 books, not counting anything on the internet be it fan or original fiction. This particular book list is on my laptop which I've had for about a year. So, I can pretty much gather I've read about 37 books in the last year. Is this a gratuitous number of books? Is it average? Is it low? I really want to know.

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Re: Yearly Book List

[annundriel.livejournal.com]

Two books per month is pretty good. I've actually read Good Omens. Thought it was hilarious. I hope you enjoy it. Let's see, favorite genre? Well, everything on my book list is fiction. I love mysteries and historical type fiction. I've started reading a lot more fantasy lately. I'll read anything. The only genre I stay completely away from is romance. Have never read a romance novel and am darn proud of it. Give me some plot, please. The most prominent author is Neil Gaiman. What about you? What's your favorite genre?

Favorite Genre

[dragonsxist.livejournal.com]

I have to say that fiction is deffinately the way to go. I too have never read a romance novel. Though once, just to see what one would be like, I bought one used for about 25 or 50 cents. I was going to read it, but never got around to it. Not that I'm all sad about that. In fact, I think I gave it to my friend.

I am just barely getting into "Good Omens" and so far, so good. But for a bit of easy light reading, I've been reading "The Series of Unfortunate Events." Its a series of books, young adult, I imagine. Very easy to get into, almost like Harry Potter, but much shorter (and of course, with a different story line). I recommend these books if you ever just want a break from novels.

You know how you go through modds, as far as what you want to read? I mean, you may have a book that you want to read but you just don't feel like reading it. Well for a while I was really into Arthurian Legend (Camelot, King Arthur, etc.), and I went out and purchased all these books, but now I don't want to read them, I mean I do, but I don't feel like it. Lately I've been wanting to read some of the classics. "Oliver," "The Three Musketeers," "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," and so on.

Towards the end of 7th grade I read "Gone With the Wind." I liked it, but over all I feel there is a lot I probably didn't get, as I was only in 7th grade. I would like to go back and re-read it some time, when I have the time. But then again isn't that what everyone wants? Time?

[annundriel.livejournal.com]

I own the first three books of "The Series of Unfortunate Events". Have read them too. They're wonderful for afternoons with nothing else to do. I need to continue that series. If you like "Good Omens", you might like the Discworld books by Terry Pratchett. They're pretty light and hilariously funny. Or rather, I think they are.

I know exactly what you mean about going through different types of books. For the longest time I was into historical mysteries by Anne Perry so I bought many of her books. I've read several, but I got out of that mood and haven't read one for awhile. Sometimes I'll be reading one thing and half-way through I'll get this yearning to be reading something "classic". So I've got all of these books on my shelfs that are unread. Not because I don't want to read them, but because I don't feel like it right now.

I own "Gone with the Wind", but I haven't felt like reading it yet. I think, as readers, younger kids are underestimated. I began reading Charlotte Bronte and Jane Austen (and a little Dickens) in 6th grade. Granted I didn't get all of the nuances and implied things, but I still think I got a lot out of it. Someday I will read those books over again, I've re-read a few already, but you are right. Everyone wants time. Everyone needs time.

"I like time. There is so little and so much of it."

Reading back, I am curious as to what you would recommend for someone who is interested in reading more about Arthurian Legend. Any recommendations for a poor girl who already has way too much to read?